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A Manchester United fan places a green and gold scarf around a cut-out of Wayne Rooney before the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 14, 2010 in Manchester, England. (Getty Images)
5. The fans
There is hardly a relation in the current circumstances of shifting loyalties in the leagues around the world that comes close to the relationship that United fans shared with Rooney.
When he completed his big money transfer from Everton, he was an exceptional talent tipped for great achievements. He was soon made the poster boy for the club and formed a stunning partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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When CR7 left, the fans looked towards him for the goals and he delivered. While many would consider that he has underachieved, five league titles and a Champions League trophy is enough to tilt that opinion somewhat.
It is difficult to see Rooney go elsewhere and have the same kind of relationship with the fans but he can definitely reignite his love affair with the Red Devils with a bit of hard work.
